New Caritas Africa president chairs regional commission meeting in Nigeria
As Caritas Africa installs its newly-elected leadership at a meeting in Abuja, Msgr. Pierre Cibambo describes his mission in his new role as Caritas Africa president and highlights the importance of the Church’s charitable service.
By Sr. Titilayo Aduloju, SSMA
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New Caritas Africa president chairs regional commission meeting in Nigeria
As Caritas Africa installs its newly-elected leadership at a meeting in Abuja, Msgr. Pierre Cibambo describes his mission in his new role as Caritas Africa president and highlights the importance of the Church’s charitable service.
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Nigerian Bishops conclude plenary with call for lay involvement
The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria conclude their plenary assembly in Abuja, which focused on pastoral care, collaboration with the State, and the role of religious congregations.
By Sr. Titilayo Aduloju, SSMA
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African Church to celebrate CEPACS 50th anniversary in Nigeria
The Pan African Committee for Social Communications is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary in Lagos, Nigeria, on 18-21 November 2023, with an event featuring communication officials and dignitaries from across the African Continent and!-->…
We return to Zimbabwe with better listening ears, say the country’s Bishops.
On Saturday, Bishops under the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) concluded the weeklong ad limina visit to the Vatican.
Paul Samasumo - Vatican City.
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Senegal: 400 Catholic faithful take part in national pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
During the weekly General Audience on Wednesday, 6 September, Pope Francis welcomed a delegation of 400 Senegalese Catholic faithful to Saint Peter Square, taking part in a pilgrimage to various holy places of Catholic Christianity.
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Zambia: Mongu Diocese celebrates colourful Silver Jubilee.
Zambia’s Mongu Diocese Bishop, Evans Chinyama Chiyemba OMI, has said the diocesan celebration held over the weekend was a great moment of joy and grace for the local Church.
Vatican News.
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Rise in social media usage among Africa’s young people raises concern.
The issue of online safety has come to the fore, as young individuals are exposed to potential risks and dangers on these platforms, even though there are positive impacts as well.
Sr. Georginia Chidalu Ohalete PHJC - Vatican City.
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Zimbabwe’s president declared election winner, opposition rejects result.
Zimbabwe's elections commission said late on Saturday that incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa had won this week's presidential election with roughly 53% of the vote, but the opposition and analysts immediately questioned the result.
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Cardinal Onaiyekan on Niger: No to war, No to killings
In an interview with Vatican News, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Nigeria, calls for peaceful solutions, and adamantly warns other options will bring war, killings, and violence, as he discusses the deteriorating!-->…
Cardinal Onaiyekan on Niger: No to war, No to killings
In an interview with Vatican News, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Nigeria, calls for peaceful solutions, and adamantly warns other options will bring war, killings, and violence, as he discusses the deteriorating!-->…
500 children die from hunger in war-torn Sudan
Many young lives in Sudan have been lost due to starvation as a result of food supply depletion or the closure of crucial medical services.
By Agnel Maria
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As Zimbabweans vote, Bishops call for peaceful and non-violent elections.
Zimbabweans go to the polls in General elections scheduled for 23 August 2023 to elect the President and Members of both houses of Parliament. The Bishops say citizens need to exercise their right to vote as a matter of duty.
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UNICEF: Millions of children in Niger at risk of severe malnutrition
The UNICEF Representative in Niger sheds light on the impact of the ongoing crisis on millions of vulnerable children, as Pope Francis appeals for prayers for the coup-hit nation.
By Andrea Rego
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Doctors with Africa CUAMM offering medical aid in Ukraine
Lorenzo Pasteris, Administrative Director of Doctors with Africa CUAMM in Ukraine, describes the medical services provided to people who have endured trauma due to the ongoing war.
By Agnel Maria
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Walking together with the gospel of creation
Students of the Catholic School of Health Sciences in Shisong, Cameroon, receive awareness and practical training on ecological conversion from various Laudato si’ facilitators.
By Munyuy Mercy Vernyuy
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Synod participants from Africa meet in pre-synod seminar.
Ahead of the October Synod on Synodality session this October, African participants to the Synod have gathered in Nairobi for a two-day meeting aimed at their knowing each other and familiarizing themselves with the continental document!-->…
West Africa’s Church leaders voice opposition to military intervention in Niger
The heads of Catholic religious orders and the Bishops of Togo express their opposition to a proposed military intervention in Niger, saying armed attempts to depose the leaders of a coup will only further destabilize the entire region.
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Before leaving for South Sudan, Cardinal Parolin met Angolan President João Lourenço in Angola.
Relations between the Church and the Angolan state and the international political situation, especially in the DRC, Niger and Ukraine, dominated the meeting between Angolan President João Lourenço and the Vatican Secretary of State,!-->…
Cardinal Parolin arrives in South Sudan to encourage peace process
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin begins a 4-day visit to South Sudan to show the Church’s solidarity with the disaster-struck region of Malakal and to reaffirm the nation’s efforts toward peace.
By Devin Watkins
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African Faith Leaders discuss strategies to navigate contemporary crises
Catholic and experts of various faiths gather in Nairobi, Kenya, to set concrete proposals and collaborations in order to achieve sustainable development and support Africa's recovery.
By Edoardo Giribaldi
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